Compost Drop off Collection Services

The vendor is required to provide compost drop-off collection services to enhance the city’s sustainability efforts by offering residents a convenient and responsible way to dispose of compostable materials.
- Collection schedule
•    Operate Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
•    Perform weekly collection of compost materials.
- Operational guidelines
•    Accept compostable materials only from paid subscribers, with public access one day per week.
•    Clean any food waste spills promptly.
•    Reject contaminated food waste (e.g., items with produce stickers, plastic, rubber bands, twist ties).
•    Transport all accepted feedstock to a certified composting facility.
•    Retain exclusive rights to composting commodities collected during the events.
•    Promote the collection events via vendor website and social media platforms.
- Equipment requirements: 
•    Provide and maintain a composting drum suitable for public drop-off use.
- Provide partnering entities:
•    A facility map indicating the designated setup location.
•    Promotional support for the composting events.
•    On-site signage for public awareness.
- Requirements
•    Profile and relevant experience in composting services.
•    Proposed equipment and collection process.
•    Operational plan including staffing, logistics, and contamination management.
•    Certifications or affiliations with composting facilities.
•    Subscriber costs to the public (if applicable).
•    Marketing and outreach strategy.
•    Any additional value-added services or innovations.

- Questions/Inquires Deadline: October 30, 2025